Cooler, Removing And Installing : Removing

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Fig 1: Noise Insulation Panels

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NOTE:

If there are small impressions on the fins. Refer to COOLER AND CONDENSER ASSEMBLY .

-- Remove the front noise insulation -1-. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- Remove the front bumper cover. Refer to OVERVIEW - BUMPER COVER .

-- Remove the impact absorber. Refer to IMPACT ABSORBER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 2: Identifying Front Bumper Cover

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-- Remove the right headlamp. Refer to HEADLAMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- In vehicles with a headlamp washer system, remove the right headlamp washer system spray nozzle. Refer to OVERVIEW - HEADLAMP WASHER SYSTEM .

Fig 3: Disconnect Connector On Collision Sensor

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-- Disconnect the connector -1- from the crash sensor. Refer to AIRBAG CRASH SENSORS .

Fig 4: Identifying Front Airbag Crash Sensor, Removal

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-- Remove the bolts -1- and -2-.

Fig 5: Identifying Right Headlamp Mount

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-- Unclip the right headlamp mount -arrows- and remove it.

NOTE:

Ignore -item 3-.

-- Place the Shop Crane - Drip Tray VAS6208 under engine.

Fig 6: Identifying Drain Plug

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-- Remove the drain plug -1- and drain the coolant.

-- Remove the coolant hose -2- from the radiator by raising the retaining clip.

-- Remove the connection -arrow- from the radiator by lifting the retaining clip.

Fig 7: Identifying Connection

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-- Push the retainer back -arrow-, press the release down and disconnect the coolant fan connectors -1- and -2-, if applicable.

Fig 8: Free Up Electrical Wiring Harness

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Vehicles with multitronic transmission 0AW/automatic transmission 0B6:

Fig 9: Identifying ATF Transmission Lines

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-- Place the Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit SMN372500 under the separating point.

NOTE:

Follow the rules for clean working conditions when working on the transmission. Refer to GUIDELINES FOR CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS for Multitronic Transmission Code(s): 0AW, GUIDELINES FOR CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS for 7-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission 0B5, GUIDELINES FOR CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS for Transmission Code(s): 0B6, or CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS for Transmission Code(s): 0BK .

-- Remove the bolts -arrow- and disconnect the ATF lines from the radiator.

NOTE:

To prevent ATF from leaking, secure all ATF lines to the top of the longitudinal member.

-- Close open lines and connections with clean plugs from the Engine Bung Set VAS6122.

Continuation for all vehicles:

Fig 10: Identifying Clamp

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-- Open the clamps -1- and -2- and remove the connection from the radiator.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 11: Identifying Air Duct Components

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-- Remove the air duct -1- from the air filter housing intermediate flange -2-.

-- If applicable, release the clamps -arrow A- and tilt the power steering coolant hose -1- forward -arrow B-.

Fig 12: If Applicable, Release Clamps And Tilt Power Steering Coolant Hose

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-- Pull the power steering coolant hose upward off the condenser and lay it on the engine.

-- Release the retaining tabs -A arrows- and remove the left and right air ducts -1- upward -arrow B-.

Fig 13: Locating Left & Right Air Duct Tabs

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-- Release the left and right radiator retaining pins and remove by pulling upward -arrows-.

Fig 14: Locating Both Radiator Retaining Bolts, Pull Up And Remove

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-- Remove the left and right bolts -1- and remove the radiator console with the radiator from the lock carrier -arrow-.

Fig 15: Identifying Radiator Lock Carrier

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-- Lower the radiator slightly.

-- Have a second technician release the retaining clamps -1- in the direction of -arrow A- and remove the condenser -2- upward out of the mounts on the radiator -B arrows-.

Fig 16: Condenser

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CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the condenser and refrigerant lines and hoses.

Do not bend, twist or stretch the refrigerant lines and hoses.

-- Tip the condenser with the lines connected forward.

-- Remove the radiator.

-- Press the fan shroud left and right locking tabs at the same time -arrow- and remove the fan shroud upward from the radiator.

Fig 17: Identifying Fan Shroud Locking Tabs

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Fig 1: Noise Insulation Panels

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NOTE:

If there are small impressions on the fins. Refer to COOLER AND CONDENSER ASSEMBLY .

-- Remove the front noise insulation -1-. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- Remove the front bumper cover. Refer to OVERVIEW - BUMPER COVER .

-- Remove the impact absorber. Refer to IMPACT ABSORBER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 2: Identifying Front Bumper Cover

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-- Place the Shop Crane - Drip Tray VAS6208 under engine.

Fig 3: Identifying Drain Plug

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-- Remove the drain plug -1- and drain the coolant.

-- Remove the coolant hose -2- from the radiator by raising the retaining clip.

-- Open the clamp -arrow- and remove the connection from the radiator.

Fig 4: Identifying Connection

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-- Push the retainer back -arrow-, press the release down and disconnect the coolant fan connectors -1- and -2-, if applicable.

Fig 5: Free Up Electrical Wiring Harness

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Vehicles with multitronic transmission 0AW/automatic transmission 0B6:

Fig 6: Identifying ATF Transmission Lines

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-- Place the Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit SMN372500 under the separating point.

NOTE:

-- Remove the bolts -arrow- and disconnect the ATF lines from the radiator.

NOTE:

To prevent ATF from leaking, secure all ATF lines to the top of the longitudinal member.

-- Close open lines and connections with clean plugs from the Engine Bung Set VAS6122.

Continuation for all vehicles:

Fig 7: Identifying Clamp

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-- Open the clamps -1- and -2- and remove the connection from the radiator.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 8: Identifying Air Duct Components

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-- Remove the air duct -1- from the air filter housing intermediate flange -2-.

-- If applicable, release the clamps -arrow A- and tilt the power steering coolant hose -1- forward -arrow B-.

Fig 9: If Applicable, Release Clamps And Tilt Power Steering Coolant Hose

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-- Pull the power steering coolant hose upward off the condenser and lay it on the engine.

-- Release the retaining tabs -A arrows- and remove the left and right air ducts -1- upward -arrow B-.

Fig 10: Locating Left & Right Air Duct Tabs

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-- Release the left and right radiator retaining pins and remove by pulling upward -arrows-.

Fig 11: Locating Both Radiator Retaining Bolts, Pull Up And Remove

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-- Remove the left and right bolts -1- and remove the radiator console with the radiator from the lock carrier -arrow-.

Fig 12: Identifying Radiator Lock Carrier

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-- Lower the radiator slightly.

-- Have a second technician release the retaining clamps -1- in the direction of -arrow A- and remove the condenser -2- upward out of the mounts on the radiator -B arrows-.

Fig 13: Condenser

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CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the condenser and refrigerant lines and hoses.

Do not bend, twist or stretch the refrigerant lines and hoses.

-- Tip the condenser with the lines connected forward.

-- Remove the radiator.

-- Press the fan shroud left and right locking tabs at the same time -arrow- and remove the fan shroud upward from the radiator.

Fig 14: Identifying Fan Shroud Locking Tabs

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